PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Edmodson (ranked 3794 p4p, 424 weight class) and Deshaun Williams (ranked 2136 p4p, 270 weight class). Edmodson comes to the cage accompanied by Deorro - Yee. Williams has chosen Dr. Octagon - Earth People as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Edmodson
vs
Williams

189 cm
37
190 lbs
25 - 11 - 0

188 cm
30
198 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Edmodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deshaun Williams!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Edmodson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Williams sprawls well initially but Edmodson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Edmodson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Williams actively working from the bottom here.

Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edmodson is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmodson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Edmodson lands a nice short elbow.

Edmodson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Edmodson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Williams looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmodson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Williams regains half guard, as Edmodson was trying to land strikes.
Williams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Williams actively working from the bottom here.
Edmodson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Edmodson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Williams for as long as he can get away with.
Edmodson trying to control from half guard but Williams is working away.
Edmodson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Edmodson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Edmodson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Edmodson working the head and body with strikes.
Edmodson wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.

Williams actively working from the bottom here.
Edmodson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Edmodson.
Edmodson thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.

Edmodson stands up from half guard.
Edmodson throws a head kick that misses.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmodson thuds his shin into the meat of Williams's side.
Edmodson throws a good cross that connects.
Michael Edmodson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmodson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams wants to counter with a clinch but Edmodson pushes him away.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edmodson sprawls well. Edmodson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Edmodson throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams wants to counter with a clinch but Edmodson pushes him away.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Edmodson.
A head kick misses from Edmodson.
Edmodson misses with a two punch combination.

Williams throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Edmodson was covering up waiting for the punch and Williams finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Edmodson pushes Williams off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Edmodson.
Williams wants to counter with a clinch but Edmodson pushes him away.
Edmodson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Edmodson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edmodson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Edmodson tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edmodson's waist but Edmodson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Williams off to one side.
Michael Edmodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deshaun Williams.
Williams avoids the head kick by Edmodson.
Edmodson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams wants to counter the offense by Edmodson and move into the clinch position.
A head kick misses from Edmodson.
Williams tries to counter with a clinch but Edmodson shakes him off and moves away.
Edmodson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edmodson. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.

Edmodson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Williams tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Edmodson is in Williams's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Edmodson dominated that round.
That's time! Edmodson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Williams blocks a head kick by Edmodson.
Williams is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Edmodson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Williams shoots in and drives through. Edmodson sprawls well.
Edmodson throws a big counter combination but Williams scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Edmodson.
Williams tries to counter with a clinch but Edmodson shakes him off and moves away.

Edmodson gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edmodson is nestled in close to Williams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Edmodson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmodson working Williams over with strikes.
Edmodson wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
Edmodson prevents Williams from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmodson is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edmodson controlling the pace.

Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edmodson pulls his head out easily.
Edmodson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Edmodson prevents Williams from improving his position.
Williams is not content to let Edmodson control the position.
Edmodson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Edmodson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Williams to regain full guard.

Williams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edmodson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Edmodson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Edmodson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Williams has his foot on Edmodson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Edmodson works his way back into a safe position though.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Edmodson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Williams backs up against the cage.
Williams staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmodson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williams.
Michael Edmodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deshaun Williams.

Edmodson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Williams sprawls well initially but Edmodson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Edmodson wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Michael Edmodson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edmodson throwing shots but Williams is blocking nicely.
Edmodson is trying to control the action in half guard but Williams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams is staying active underneath Edmodson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edmodson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edmodson pulls his head out easily.

Edmodson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edmodson.
Edmodson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edmodson throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.

Edmodson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Williams did well to prevent Edmodson getting side control.
Edmodson not doing much here.
Williams has hold of Edmodson's hands but Edmodson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Edmodson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Williams tries for a takedown but Edmodson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Edmodson lands a really nice looking cross but Williams seems unphased.
Edmodson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams walks forward, straight into a front kick from Edmodson.
Edmodson cracks Williams with an open hand slap.

Edmodson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Williams!
Williams tries to bench press Edmodson off him but Edmodson keeps the position.
Edmodson scoring with punches and elbows.
Edmodson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Edmodson is putting a hurting on Williams here, landing some big shots from side control.
Williams is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmodson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Williams some visible discomfort.
Williams tries to bench press Edmodson off him but Edmodson keeps the position.
Williams on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Edmodson is staying tight to Williams's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Edmodson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Edmodson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Williams is avoiding damage well.
Edmodson scoring with punches from side control.
Edmodson is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams is working to avoid the ground and pound but Edmodson connects with a decent elbow.
Deshaun Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmodson trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Edmodson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Check out the look on Edmodson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Edmodson cracks Williams with a big right hand but Williams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Williams is trying to get back to half guard.
Edmodson landing a few strikes.
Edmodson wants to control for a moment but Williams uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edmodson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Edmodson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Edmodson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Edmodson throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Edmodson scores with a four punch combination!
Williams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edmodson's waist but Edmodson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Williams off to one side.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edmodson throws the kick towards the body but Williams avoids it.
Edmodson sets himself, and Williams steps forward looking for the clinch! Edmodson avoids it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Edmodson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Edmodson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Williams looking for subs from the bottom but Edmodson mounts him!
Edmodson is landing with some decent strikes but Williams is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edmodson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Edmodson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Edmodson lands a nice shot to the head.
Williams is in all sorts of trouble here.
Edmodson wants to control the pace but Williams is squirming around nicely.
Michael Edmodson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edmodson working away from the top, dropping strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Edmodson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Edmodson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Edmodson!
Deshaun Williams spoke after the fight, saying 'https://soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.